2006 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 54
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 54 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- radiator replaced · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- times taken · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- eddie bauer · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Wheels
I have now had 2 problems with this dealership, and personally i believe everyone deserves second chances, the first vehicle the seller sold me had major issues with gas tank had a hole in it and exposed wires right next to it so that truck was a ticking time bomb, now i have a 2006 ford explorer with more issues but again the seller makes its seem like a pretty reliable car and lies about the issues, covers up the…
ODI 11281755
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Transmission is slipping bad and car not shifting into drive
ODI 11019803
Engine · Power Train
Got 2006 eddie bauer w/98,000, 1 previous owner (mother) all servicing via the same ford dealer (gene butman), except for a few oil changes from uncle ed's. Late nov 2016 took it in due to the heat was fluctuating, was told it needed the thermostat and housing replaced (even though it had the radiator replaced a few years earlier), also had brakes & rotors done, the 100,000 mile checkup said all was good. A week…
ODI 10950269
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
The car was sold with limited warranty, used, but had written cold start issue. The vehicle gets warm if warm outside and will just completely shut off anywhere at anytime. Riding down interstate, will lose power then shut off and leave you with no power steering to control vehicle going high speeds, will shut off in town multiple times upward of a dozen or more times while driving, 1st shop sent to said couldn't…
ODI 11003275
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred two more times. The vehicle was taken to tri star ford (930 old us hwy 22, blairsville, pa 15717), but the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that…
ODI 10993179
Electrical System · Engine
Car shuts off while driving. This has happened about 6 times in the last two months. Always at speeds under 40 mph and always within 3 minutes of turning the car on. There's never any warning or smell or sound. Dash goes black, radio cuts off, power steering fails, and i have to coast to the side of the road. Obviously this is very frightening and i've been very lucky that it has not yet happened at lights or turns.…
ODI 10903906
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. In addition, the contact noticed steam coming from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the compressor failed and the check engine indicator was disabled. As a result, the electronic control module…
ODI 10904801
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, theenginestalled withoutwarning. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were not available.
ODI 10884353
Engine
First problem started with the brain in the transmission area. Hesitating, lunging forward and tachometer jumping when taking off and during driving down the roads/highways. Had diagnostics tests done (march 3, 2016.) replaced brain and it stopped the hesitation, lunging and tachometer jumping=$2700.00. Next problem came along when we started hearing a ticking sound when it was started in the driveway(may 16, 2016.)…
ODI 10870825
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Check engine lite and orange wrench lite which shuts car down no excelration pedal power steering gone and no brake control on freeway coming home. Trans. Will not shift and jumps when wrench lite is on very dangerous this has been going on since april took back to dealer sent to mechanic replaced 2 parts on excelleration module. Still not right.
ODI 10881352
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that various warning indicators flashed and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fly by wire pedal and the throttle body were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11084010
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2006 explorer in 2010 and in 5 years i have had a sensor that's goes inside the transmission replaced, then transmission rebuilted, and the radiator replaced twice. Now that it's paid off leaking coolant again making it run hot. Now it saying check the charging system and stop on me on the freeway and now won't stay started. Thought i was doing everything right with the maintenance of the truck but it…
ODI 10822613
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2006 ford explorer eddie bauer , bought used in 2011/61000k. Since 2012 the car started showing problems with the power steering and /or engine. When driving at 35-40 mph on a highway the car started to surge forward, then back, keeping surging until the car reached a higher speed of 60. If driving on a hill, it will loose its speed. I took the car to ford dealer and they couldn't find the problem. The car…
ODI 11004696
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving on a highway i-95 in florida. The vehicle started to miss as we accelerated. We took the car into a ford dealer service for plug replacement. This auto has a 4.6 litre v-8 engine. We were amazed to find that it will cost upwards of $1000.00 to replace 8 spark plugs. That cost esculates if any plugs are broken. The plugs are two piece construction and separate on removal. Only ford can remove the plugs and…
ODI 10777840
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 10863320
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10820436
Engine
Does the class action lawsuit concerning spark plugs include this model of explorers? The v8 4.6l eddie bauer edition-if not, it should, as we were told the same info on sparks plugs breaking off if not done with a special extraction tool. We had diagnostics done and depending on what happened when removed and changed could cost anywhere between $600-$1500. Specifically told "do not attempt yourself." service was…
ODI 10871191
Engine · Power Train
I was driving up small hill-dry conditions and the car shut down. On coming vehicle swerved and avoided collision. This has happened many times after the traction control sensor comes on. The car also jumps out when shifting gears and sometimes it is very hard to shift. Transmission problem! Safety recall imperative! *tr
ODI 10606630
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Dear sir first of all , i would like to state that i am not a us citizen , but , i'm a family man & i feel for others , i own a ford explorer 06 , and recently i've been noticing that the trans has a mind of it's own , shifting wrongly , jolting into gear is not enjoyable or safe, the other day i was about to have an accident because the trans refused to shift when i tried to accelerate in order to escape a…
ODI 10558062
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
We bought this used from a used car dealership. The very next day i noticed while driving the engine just shut off. Couple months later the same thing happened and has continued to happen often. Last week i was driving 45 mph on a highway in the rain and lost all control of the vehicle. The brakes didn't work, the steering didn't work, the entire car shut down, i had a panic attack because i was in traffic and…
ODI 10608239
Engine · Power Train
I bought my first ford explorer almost 8 years ago. I had absolutely no problems with this vehicle and felt very safe driving my newborn son. I had a second son and decided to buy a new ford explorer because it was such a dependable car. Now i am regretting that decision. I bought a 2006 ford explorer at round 60,000 miles. It now has 70,000 and i have already had to get another transmission and it still has not…
ODI 10611147
Engine · Power Train
Both of these things have been happening over the last 2-3 years but i can not remember exact dates. First my car has been running hot continuously over this period of time which causes me to have to put coolant in at least once every month. I took it to the dealership and they told me this was common with the explorers but there has not been a recall so i would have to pay out of pocket. They first told me it was…
ODI 10544514
Engine · Power Train
While driving at 40 mph car speed went to 0 mph, transmission totally slipped. Second time it has happened. Once i sit there for about 15 minutes on side of road it will they start to work as it should. But it does make loud noises while motor shifts gears. This is a known transmission problem yet no ford recall. Unacceptable!!! *tr
ODI 10535591
Engine
I was driving 25 mph and turning left to a small street. I saw an engine light show on, and then the engine stop. At that point, i couldn't turn the wheel, and also it was so difficult for me to stop the vehicle. I had mention this problem at the ford dealer in greenfield, ma who fixed my abs break about two weeks ago. A person at the service responded, " that's normal. Our computer does not see other issue beside…
ODI 10525201
Engine
From july 5th to present my 2006 ford explorer truck was toed to the dealership 3 times. Each time it was for the same problem overheating. This has been a constant problem with this car since it was purchased in december 2005. The radiator has been replace twice, the transmission once, the throttle , etc. I have been told that now after the radiator was a replaced and the throttle, etc. At a cost of $2300.00.the…
ODI 10533794